Film Programs Intern, Academy Museum - Summer 2019

Description

Summary:

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will be the world’s premier institution dedicated to the art and science of movies. Located on Wilshire and Fairfax in Los Angeles, the Museum will be simultaneously immersive, experimental, educational, and entertaining. More than a museum, this dynamic film center will offer unparalleled experiences and insights into movies and moviemaking.

Responsibilities:

The Film Programs Intern will help with the preparation and planning of film series and screenings for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. You will be involved with a wide range of activities including assisting with archival research, print sourcing, and other components of series preparation. You will have a rigorous approach to research, organizing image files, and drafting and editing research summaries, and will be able to conduct archival research independently.

Position Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate residing in or attending school in Los Angeles County, preferably in pursuit of a degree in film studies, ethnic studies, American studies, American history, art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, or related.

Strong interest in curating, film, writing, and research.

Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail and a good sense of humor.

This internship is also part of the Academy Gold Program, a summer internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities including an intensive two-day orientation, weekly panels, exclusive networking events, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities with Academy members. To learn more, please visit the Academy Gold page: www.oscars.org/gold

Full-Time/Part-Time

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Education

Position

Film Programs Intern, Academy Museum - Summer 2019 (Academy Gold)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Open Date

3/29/2019

Location

Los Angeles

About the Organization

The Academy is the world's preeminent movie related organization, comprised of 8,000+ accomplished men and women working in cinema. We recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures.

EOE Statement

The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating, managing and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is vital to the Academy. Accordingly, the Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. And, to help foster diversity, the Academy utilizes programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.